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Landscape painter, Water color painter, Illustrator, b. 1793 - d. 1864

Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (16 January 1793 – 1864) was a British topographical watercolour artist well known for his architectural paintings.

Thomas was the brother of topographical artist George "Sidney" Shepherd, Thomas was employed to illustrate architecture in London, and later Edinburgh, Bath and Bristol. His paintings were the basis for steel engravings in many books.

Shepherd's work, mostly topographical, is characterized by an attention to detail, along with lifelike scenes that contained people, carriages and horses. His first acclaim came with Metropolitan improvements, a publication of modern London architecture commissioned by Jones & Co. He worked mostly for Frederick Crace, who employed him to paint old London buildings prior to their demolition, with much of the work surviving in the Crace collection at the British Museum.

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Aug. 10, 2023
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) & James Elmes. Metropolitan Improvements; or London, in the Nineteenth Century, 2 vol., 1829; and others London (16)
Est: £300 - £400
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) & James Elmes. Metropolitan Improvements; or London, in the Nineteenth Century, 2 vol., 2 engraved titles and 159 plates, tissue-guards, previous owner's ink inscription, bookplate, later crushed morocco, gilt, red, green and blue monogram to upper covers, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1829 § Hutchings (W. W.) London Town Past and Present, 2 vol. in 4, titles in red and black, frontispiece, map, illustrations, many full-page, spotting to endpapers, contemporary morocco-backed boards, sunned spines, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1909; and others, London, 4to & folio (16)
Forum Auctions - UK
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Jul. 27, 2023
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) & James Elmes. Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century, 16 parts, 1828-32.
Est: £150 - £200
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) & James Elmes. Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century, 16 parts, 2 additional engraved titles, 156 engraved plates only (of 160), spotting, mostly marginal, original printer paper wrappers, light spotting, slight chipping and creasing to edges, housed in modern cloth drop-back box, bookplate, 4to, 1828-32.
Forum Auctions - UK
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Jul. 27, 2023
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) & James Elmes. Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century, 60 parts only, 1827-30; and 2 duplicates, together housed in half-calf drop-back box.
Est: £150 - £200
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) & James Elmes. Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century, 60 parts only (of ?), numbered 1-60, 2 engraved titles, 120 engraved plates, scattered faint spotting, original paper wrappers, rubbed, ink ownership inscription of Baron Clerk-Rattray to upper cover of many, chipping and small loss to corners and edges, 1827-30; and a duplicate of No. 4 and No. 1 of "London in the Nineteenth Century", together housed in half-calf drop-back box, slight rubbing to corners and extremities, 4to.
Forum Auctions - UK
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Jun. 28, 2023
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864)
Est: £200 - £400
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864) The Baker's Round - 'Licensed to be Drunk on the Premises!!!' signed and dated 'Tho.s Hosmer Shepherd 18(26?)' (lower left) watercolour on paper 20.5 x 28.5cm Provenance: With The Fine Art Society Ltd., London, 1969 Framed 39.5 x 47.5cm
Cheffins
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Aug. 04, 2022
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $75 - $150
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
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Apr. 07, 2022
Ballooning and aeronautics.- Shepherd (T. H. active mid 19th century) The "Aerial" steam carriage flying over London, [c. 1840s]; and 2 others (3)
Est: £200 - £300
Ballooning and aeronautics.- Shepherd (T. H. active mid 19th century) The "Aerial" steam carriage flying over London, possibly a study for an unrealised advert, pen and brown ink and wash, on Whatman wove paper with partial watermark dated '18[??], signed lower centre, sheet 190 x 265 mm (7 1/2 x 10 1/2 in), minor surface dirt and handling creases, unframed, circa 1840s; together with an anonymous 19th century study showing the Winchester balloon ascent, possibly a study for the wood-engraving, dated '1755' verso but erroneous, 225 x 285 mm (8 7/8 x 11 1/4 in), minor nicks and tears, unframed, 19th century; together with a hand-coloured engraving of the 'Great Exhibition' balloon, 130 x 240 mm (5 1/8 x 9 1/2 in), unframed, [circa 1851] (3) ⁂ The Winchester ascent took place in 1862, with Colonel M'Donald and six officers of the Rifle Depot Battalion accompanying Mr Coxwell in his balloon. They travelled 70 miles in 66 minutes, from Winchester to Harrow.
Forum Auctions - UK
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Mar. 18, 2022
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $75 - $150
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
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Oct. 28, 2021
London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century, first edition, 1829; Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century, first edition, 1829 (2)
Est: £100 - £150
NO RESERVE London.- Shepherd (Thomas Hosmer) London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century, first edition, engraved title and 80 plates, lacking text pp.71-116, 1829; Metropolitan Improvements; or London in the Nineteenth Century, additional engraved title and 80 plates, title, plate and engraved title detached and loosely inserted, lacking majority of text, faint water-staining, 1829, previous owner's ink inscriptions, original labels pasted to front pastedowns, occasional spotting, later cloth, rubbed, chipping and small loss to spines, 4to; sold not subject to return (2)
Forum Auctions - UK
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Oct. 14, 2021
3 Thomas Hosmer Shepherd Engravings
Est: $60 - $100
Three 19th century engravings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864) "Drawn by Tho. H. Shepherd " in lower left "Engraved by J. Tingle" in lower right. One " The Admiralty, Parliament Street" Plate number: 69. One "Westminster Abbey" Plate number: 732 or 782. One " St. James's Palace, Pall Mall" unmarked. All three mounted on yellow board, gold on edges, felt on verso. Scratches from age. St. James's Palace has residue. 9 3/4" L x 7 1/4" H
Willow Auction House
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Aug. 27, 2021
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $75 - $150
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
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Aug. 26, 2021
3 Thomas Hosmer Shepherd Engravings
Est: $80 - $100
Three 19th century engravings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1793-1864) "Drawn by Tho.H.Shepherd " in lower left "Engraved by J.Tingle" in lower right. One " The Admirality, Parliament Street" Plate number:69. One "Westminster Abbey" Plate number: 732 or 782. One " St. James's Palace, Pall Mall" unmarked. All three mounted on yellow board, gold on edges, felt on reverso. Scratches from age. St. James's Palace has residue. 9 3/4" L x 7 1/4" H
Willow Auction House
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Aug. 19, 2021
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $75 - $150
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
sold
Jul. 01, 2021
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $50 - $200
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
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Apr. 30, 2021
PAIR OF HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL PRINTS
Est: $50 - $200
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
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Jan. 24, 2021
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (English, 1793-1864) Watercolors on Paper
Est: $200 - $400
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (English, 1793-1864) Watercolors on Paper 1816, unsigned, (2) watercolors depicting buildings, titled 'Royal Exchange' and 'Sadler's Wells'; 'Sadler's Wells' in a silver frame; both mounted on board Property from: a Gold Coast, Chicago, Illinois estate Category: Fine Art > European Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 11:53 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (8.000%), Washington (10.500%) Links to High Resolution Images: Image #1 Image #2 Image #3
Leonard Auction
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Nov. 20, 2020
Thomas Hosmer SHEPHERD (1793-1864).
Est: €300 - €500
Thomas Hosmer SHEPHERD (1793-1864). Château de la couronne royale, 1831 Aquarelle et crayon noir signée et datée en bas à gauche (légèrement insolé) 22 x 34 cm 15
Tessier & Sarrou et Associes
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Nov. 05, 2020
England.- Shepherd (Thomas H.) Metropolitan Improvements or London in the Nineteenth Century, 1828; and others similar (4)
Est: £200 - £300
England.- Shepherd (Thomas H.) Metropolitan Improvements or London in the Nineteenth Century, additional engraved title and plates, plan of Regent's Park, title and engraved title becoming loose, 1828; London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century, engraved title and plates, 1829, tissue-guards, occasional spotting, previous owner's stencilled name to titles, uniform contemporary half-calf, rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities; and 2 others, London and roads, v.s. (4)
Forum Auctions - UK
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Jul. 16, 2020
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $50 - $200
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
sold
May. 01, 2020
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $50 - $200
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
sold
Apr. 22, 2020
Pair of Historical Architectural Prints
Est: $50 - $200
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792 - 1864): Pair of Historical Architectural Prints after drawings by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. 'Licensed Victuallers School, Kennington,' engraved by H.W. Bond, and 'The Russel Institution, Great Coram Street,' engraved by J. Carter, are from a series of views of the new and most interesting objects, in the British Metropolis and its vicinity. Published by Jones & Co., London, 1827. Both prints are framed.
500 Gallery
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Dec. 29, 2019
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, St. Martin's Outwhich, Bishopsgate, Etching
Est: $100 - $150
Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, After, British (1792 - 1864) Title: St. Martin's Outwhich, Bishopsgate Year: circa 1850 Medium: Hand-Colored Etching Image Size: 4 x 5.75 inches Size: Frame Size: 8.5 x 10 inches
RoGallery
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Dec. 11, 2019
Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, St. Martin's Outwhich, Bishopsgate, Etching
Est: $100 - $150
Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd, After, British (1792 - 1864) Title: St. Martin's Outwhich, Bishopsgate Year: circa 1850 Medium: Hand-Colored Etching Image Size: 4 x 5.75 inches Size: Frame Size: 8.5 x 10 inches
RoGallery
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Dec. 11, 2019
THOMAS HOSMER SHEPHERD (1792-1864)
Est: £600 - £800
THOMAS HOSMER SHEPHERD (1792-1864) HORSEGUARDS AND THE ADMIRALTY Signed l.l, pencil and watercolour 11.5 x 18cm
Sworders
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Nov. 08, 2018
ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS HOSMER SHEPHERD, 1793-1864
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Group of 12 early nineteenth-century miniatures. Irish Scenes mounted on velvet, enclosed in a gilt frame. 1. Dublin from Phoenix Park. 2. Bank of Ireland. 3. Custom House, Dublin, 4. Dublin Square. 5. View of bridge, Ireland. 6. Carrick-a-Rede, Ireland, 7. Grand Parade, Cork, 8. Hebgate Church, Dublin. 9. High Street, Belfast. 10. Sackville Street, Dublin. 11. Great Court Yard, Dublin Castle. 12. Custom House, Dublin.
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